Moin Ul Islam
Srinagar, June 03 (Gulistan News) : Poltical storm has gripped Jammu and Kashmir as leaders from many parties are choosing to meet Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha rather than engaging with CM, Omar Abdullah. Over the past two days, a clear pattern has emerged, with prominent political figures visiting Raj Bhavan for discussions sidelining the elected National Conference.
Poltical analysts are interpreting this development from various Persptecives.PDP president along with senior leaders met Lieutenant Governor on Monday. However,Apni party’s delegation led by Senior Vice President Dilawar Mir along with other senior leaders met him a day before.
Mehbooba Mufti strongly criticized CM Omar Abdullah while speaking to Gulistan News,questioning his absence from the Assembly. “If you don’t want to use your mandate, then what should I do?” she said. “Our MLAs wanted to bring a resolution in the Assembly regarding the Waqf Bill. But instead of doing that or attending the Assembly, Omar Abdullah was busy carrying a minister’s idol in Tulip Garden. He is the one misusing power.”
She further added that she has sent copies of the proposed resolution regarding Kashmiri Pandits to Omar Abdullah, the Home Minister, and the LG. “This issue of Kashmiri Pandits is very serious. A stain has been placed on us Kashmiri Muslims. If any shortcomings have happened on our part, we want to rectify them,” she said. “Let’s see what happens now.”
Senior Congress leader Tariq Karra expressed concern over the current governance structure in Jammu and Kashmir. “The dual control system is putting people under more stress,” he said. “People came out in large numbers to vote hoping for a public government that would resolve long-pending issues. But now, the friction between the CM’s Office and the LG’s Office could shake public trust in democracy.”
Meanwhile,National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, defended the work of MLAs but criticized the shift of power toward the LG. “As of today, I am on the ground where work is ongoing. Whether the 90 MLAs belong to BJP, JKPC, PDP, or NC—they’re all working in coordination with officers,” he said. “What’s unfortunate is that anyone can go directly to the LG. Even more unfortunate is that despite an elected government being in place, it is being sidelined while preference is being given to the LG administration.”He added, “If someone lost the election and is now frequently visiting those offices, you should understand—this is all politics.”
Imdad Saki, political analyst and journalist, said: “The National Conference is a grassroots party — no political gimmick can sideline it. But despite being elected, it holds no real power. In the end, it is the Government of India’s policy that shapes outcomes, not party rivalries. If trust isn’t built, distances will grow and understanding will fade.”
Ahmad Ayaz, Another political analyst, stated: “The people gave NC the mandate, but the party failed to deliver. There’s a sense of stagnation — it doesn’t feel like the government is functioning. Even in departments under NC’s control, basic issues remain unresolved. That’s why people are now looking for something new.”
The growing number of political leaders reaching out to the LG instead of the CM is being seen as a sign of weakening confidence in the present government structure. Political observers say if this trend continues, it could raise serious questions about the authority and relevance of the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir. (Gulistan News)
